How to Apply Battery Stretch Release Adhesive in Your Kobo Clara eReader

Written By: Alex Diaz-Kokaisl
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How to Apply Battery Stretch Release Adhesive in Your Kobo Clara eReader

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

6

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to apply new battery stretch release adhesive in your Kobo Clara eReader, Colour or BW edition.

If you haven't done so already, follow this guide to remove your battery.

Regardless if your battery came with stretch release adhesive or normal adhesive, you should replace it with stretch release adhesive for easier future disassembly.

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    • If you're reusing your battery, use your fingers, or blunt nose tweezers, to remove any remaining adhesive on the bottom of the battery.

    • Take care not to puncture or bend the battery—it can leak dangerous chemicals and/or catch fire.

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    • If you're reusing your screen, remove any remaining adhesive residue and use isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to clean the frame.

    • Scrape away any leftover waterproofing coating from around where the battery was located.

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    • Use your fingers to grip the black pull tab and the blue liner on the new stretch release adhesive strip.

    • Just gripping the blue liner could prematurely separate it from the adhesive.

    • Peel the adhesive strip off its clear liner to expose the adhesive underneath.

    • Place the strip on the bottom of the battery, making sure the black pull tab sticks out slightly from the edge of the battery with the cable.

    • The strip doesn't have to be aligned perfectly, but make sure it covers the entire length of the battery.

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    • Use your fingers to press down on the adhesive strip, adhering it to the battery.

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    • Peel off the remaining blue liner to expose the adhesive.

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    • Be careful with this step, as it's easy to stick the battery in the wrong spot. Take your time and work slowly.

    • While holding the battery over its spot on the frame, temporarily reconnect the battery cable to ensure the battery gets aligned properly.

    • Keep the battery within the segmented outline on the screen.

    • Place the battery onto its spot in the frame and press down to adhere it.

    • If you have more internal reassembly remaining (like reconnecting other cables) disconnect the battery. Otherwise, you can keep the battery connected.

    • Return to your original guide and continue reassembly.

Conclusion

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